Friday, March 25, 2005
International C pickup came in a variety of models
From 1934 until 1937, 28 different models of the International C truck line were built.
Jay's work continues on 1953 Chevy stepside truck
Josh Jay of Baxter said he should have the other door of his grandfather's 1953 Chevrolet five-window stepside half-ton pickup painted and primed this weekend.
Piano recital
Sally Sundberg's piano students participated in a spring recital Saturday at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Baxter.
Piano students perform at festival
PEQUOT LAKES -- One hundred eighty-five piano students participated in the 24th annual Junior Music Festival March 5 at Pequot Lakes High School.
Author sets novel in Motley
MINNEAPOLIS -- Marya Hornbacher laughs easily.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
BEST BETS
Our picks for this weekend and the week ahead
Creativity flows
Brainerd High School senior Nikki Snell began creating Web site pages at age 10.
Entertainment shorts
Two punk bands will perform 8 p.m. Saturday at the Eclectic Cafe in downtown Brainerd.
Plan your Easter menu
Easter is a time of joy. It is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God.
ACCIDENT
WALKER -- A 67-year-old Walker man was injured after his car collided with a semi-truck about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 371, 12 miles north of Walker.
CRIME
A man and a woman were arrested early Tuesday in a drug bust at a residence on B Street in Brainerd, the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division reported.
How to reach your state legislators in St. Paul
Rep. Paul Gazelka.
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS
Monday B Cereal, yogurt or string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. L Chicken strips, smile potatoes, corn, blueberry muffin bread, milk.
CRIME
GENOLA -- The Morrison County Sheriff's Department is seeking information on two burglaries early Thursday in Genola.
Housing briefs
Bob Spear recently joined Edina Realty in Brainerd.
On tour
BAXTER -- People will have a chance to tour 14 homes of all styles built by different contractors in the Brainerd lakes area, from a craftsman style home to an authentic log home.
Youth arrested after chase
A 16-year-old boy was arrested after leading police officers on a chase Wednesday through southern Crow Wing County.
All classroom subs to be licensed
WALKER -- Beginning Monday, substitute teachers in the Crosby-Ironton School District will be licensed by the state or will not be teaching in the classroom.
LOCAL BRIEFS
ST. PAUL -- Rep. Paul Gazelka, R-Brainerd, invites area students to visit the state Capitol on April 12 as the state unveils its new quarter as part of the U.S. Mint's State Quarters Program.
Draft plan favors Cypress Drive site for railroad crossing at 210
BAXTER -- An extended Cypress Drive would be the preferred crossing of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks and Highway 210 in Baxter, according to a draft corridor plan.
Swans framed by Mother Nature
Trees framed a pair of swans as they swam Thursday along the Gull River above the dam near the Corps of Engineers Campground in East Gull Lake.
CORRECTION
Due to incorrect information provided the Dispatch, a Central Lakes College instructor's name was listed incorrectly in a news item on Page 2N of Wednesday's Neighbors section. Tanya Hoting Mrazek will teach an online course on deaf culture.
Shootings too close to home for Walseth
The Red Lake and the Columbine school shootings were too close to home for Brainerd School District Superintendent Jerry Walseth.
BRIEFS
The Crow Wing County Historical Society needs volunteers.
Rolling along with the traffic
Alex Rohde (left) and Brett Rehberger, both Forestview Middle School students, enjoyed Wednesday's spring-like temperatures by skateboarding near Franklin Junior High in Brainerd.
Dispatch takes open meeting law appeal to state Supreme Court
Brainerd Dispatch Publisher Terry McCollough said Wednesday the newspaper will ask the Minnesota Supreme Court to review Tuesday's Minnesota Court of Appeals ruling relating to an open meeting case involving the Brainerd City Council.
Grant funds available for children to attend summer camp
Children in Crow Wing County who have never been to a summer camp will get a boost from grant funds and even a sleeping bag if needed.
Celebration
Cassie Saxum was among nine Trinity Lutheran Church children and their parents drinking the first cup of "wine" during the Passover Seder dinner at the church. Seven girls and two boys participated in the dinner to celebrate their first communion.
CLARIFICATION
In Wednesday's Page 6A story on the Crow Wing County Board's planning and zoning office the story should have said the vote denied putting the department under a single supervisor, which left it split between two staff members.
Baxter's PUD draft ordinance moving on
BAXTER -- Baxter's draft planned unit development ordinance is moving on to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Slain teacher was Motley High graduate
The last time Doris Berndt of rural Pillager saw her half-sister, Neva Rogers, Rogers told her how safe she felt at Red Lake School.
LOCAL BRIEF
BAXTER -- Family of Christ Lutheran School will host its annual preschool and kindergarten roundup 9-11 a.m. Monday.
Overheard
"He looked like a cool guy, and then I talked to him a few times. He talked about guns and shooting people."
City's attorney not surprised Dispatch plans to appeal
News that the Dispatch would ask the Minnesota Supreme Court to review its case against the city of Brainerd didn't surprise the attorney who has represented the city.
Pierz students raise $5,000
Junior high and high school students at Pierz Healy High School raised more than $5,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, with the help of area businesses.
Senior Help Fund to assist C-I students
Crosby-Ironton students taking college classes in the high school face a loss of time and money with the teachers' strike. But a fund driven by students' concern and community members is attempting to soften the blow.
This was Brainerd
30 years ago (1975) - The worst storm since Jan. 11 hit Brainerd yesterday dumping a blanket of five to six inches of new snow on the city, along with winds gusting to about 35 miles an hour.
A tentative taste
Kelly Sipper was among nine Trinity Lutheran Church children to eat lamb for the first time Thursday during the Passover Seder dinner at the church. Seven girls and two boys participated in the dinner to celebrate their first communion.
Overheard
"The 'D' word is the farthest thing from my mind."
This was Brainerd
60 years ago (1945) - One thousand tons of garments and shoes have been distributed to the Greek people during the past year, according to Alex Starrell, chairman of the Brainerd Greek War Relief Association chapter.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Becky Bontjes, a mental health therapist from Cornerstone who works with children, will provide insight into helping deployed soldiers' children deal with the separation.
Easter egg hunt set Saturday
The Brainerd Rotary Club, Johnson Candy and Cigar and Brainerd Parks and Recreation will host the 19th annual Easter egg hunt for children ages 2-7 at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lum Park.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Moose Lodge in Brainerd will have a community Easter party for children under 12 from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be pictures with the Easter bunny, crafts, games, prizes and hot dogs for everyone.
James 'Jim' Dailey
VERNDALE -- James "Jim" Dailey, a resident of Verndale, died March 22, 2005, at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples with the Rev. Steven Sveom officiating. Friends may visit Friday, March 25, from 5-7 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Home in Staples and at the church during the hour prior to services on Saturday. Interment will be at West Lyons Cemetery near Oylen.
James Dailey
OYLEN -- James Dailey, age 59, of Oylen, died Tuesday evening, March 22, 2005, at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Burial will follow in the West Lyons Cemetery. Relatives will receive friends on Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.
Irene R. Lawerenz
MILWAUKEE -- Irene R. (Casey) Lawerenz, age 79, former resident of the Elmdale area, passed away Friday, March 18, 2005, in Milwaukee.
Irene 'Mickey' Roth
MONTICELLO -- Irene "Mickey" Mary Roth, age 77, of Monticello, Minn., formerly of Bowlus, Minn., passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at the Monticello/Big Lake Hospital in Monticello, Minn.
Stephanie J. Clavin
BAXTER -- Stephanie J. Clavin, 52, Baxter, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Robert Fitzsimmons Sr.
Robert L. Fitzsimmons Sr., 87, Brainerd, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2005, at his home. He was born on Feb. 13, 1918, in Leaf River Township, Wadena County, Minn., to Harry and Ruth (Sanborn) Fitzsimmons. He worked for N.P. Railroad from 1933-1942. He then served in the U.S. Coast Guard from Jan. 6, 1942, to Jan. 8, 1947, in the North Atlantic aboard an ice breaker and was based out of Boston.
Leslie 'Clark' Kaufman
ANDOVER -- Leslie "Clark" Kaufman, age 71, of Andover, formerly of Brainerd. Preceded in death by father and mother. He was a retired 30-year employee of Honeywell.
John A. Koval
LONG PRAIRIE -- John A. Koval, 95-year-old resident of Long Prairie, Minn., formerly of Flensburg, Minn., died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at the Long Prairie Nursing Home in Long Prairie, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flensburg, Minn., with the Rev. Tony Kroll officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Monday at the church.
Beverly Morison
IRONTON -- Beverly Morison, 77, of Ironton, died March 23, 2005, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.
Beverly Morison
IRONTON -- Beverly Ann Patricia Morison, 77, of Ironton, died March 23, 2005, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. She was born Jan. 19, 1928, in Pelican Rapids to Walter and Alice (Johnson) Priem. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Deerwood.
Obituary policy
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Carl R. Wright
AITKIN -- Carl R. Wright, age 87, of Aitkin, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Burton T. Beyatt
AUBURN, Ga. -- Burton Thomas Beyatt, 66, Auburn, Ga., died March 21, 2005. He was born in Hackensack to the late William Burton Forrest and Goldvie Petrie.
Irene Roth
BOWLUS -- Irene Roth, age 77, Bowlus, Minn., died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at the Monticello Hospital.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 34 cents a word, exclusive of the first 125 words, which are free. A $10 fee is charged for a half-column photograph. To place an obituary in the Dispatch, consult the funeral home handling arrangements.
Harold F. Darsow
CUSHING -- Harold F. Darsow, age 88, of Cushing, Minn., died March 22, 2005. Harold was born April 5, 1916, to Anna (Roeller) and Frank Darsow. He was preceded in death by wife, Aurilla; parents; and five siblings. Harold is survived by wife, Effie; children, Roger (Anne) Darsow, and Diane (Thomas) Reller; grandchildren, Andrew and Jacob Darsow and Scott Reller; great-granddaughter, Trina Reller; many nieces and nephews and stepchildren.
Marcus Cavanaugh Jr.
Marcus, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully Monday, March 21, 2005, after suffering a stroke. Marcus lived life with enthusiasm, joy and humor. He took great pleasure in meeting people and making them laugh. His wit and energy were infectious.
VOX POP
Brainerd schools need to cut more from the budget? In the last few years at the high school, they've added two deans of students, a curriculum director and a supervisor for 12 special ed teachers. Why not start there? Our student numbers weren't up when these positions were created. Instead of adding administrators, get realistic and cut there instead of jobs that more likely will hurt students.
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Open Forum
Have you been following the Terri Schaivo case in the news? This is a sad commentary on our society. The next step I imagine will be to cull the hospitals and institutions to cut off the food supply for the medically and mentally challenged.
Open Forum
Thanks for the Terri Schiavo story. However, it didn't go quite far enough. Is everyone aware of the "slippery slope" we are on since we first allowed women to kill their unborn babies to now allowing husbands to kill their wives? Where does it stop?
GUEST COLUMN: We need to ask the question
If I were to tell you my father died of lung cancer, what is the first question that comes to mind? "Did he smoke?"
CHURCHES
MERRIFIELD -- Family of Christ Lutheran School will have an auction April 23 at the Timbermist in Merrifield.
Good Friday
Good Friday. Good Friday?
Forgiven and Set Free
More than likely, someone you know has had an abortion. Statistics say 44 percent of American women have an abortion during their lifetime.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
Friday
Scoreboard
Baseball
Upcoming sporting events
THURSDAY
Sports shorts
Brainerd's Mike Germain, Little Falls' Steven Festler and Mikael Lickteig, and Wadena-Deer Creek's Dustin Postell were selected to play in the 22nd annual Ted Brill Minnesota Great 8 High School Hockey Festival April 1-3.
Eastman taking a break
The face that has the longest coaching tenure at Central Lakes College will be absent next year.
Fishing Fling is sure cure for open water blues
One tradition will continue and another one will end April 20 at the annual Brainerd Elk's Fishing Fling.
Hrbek at Mills GM
Former Minnesota Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek assisted 2-year old Austin Becker in flashing the No. 1 sign Thursday at Mills GM. Hrbek and Eric Gislason were signing autographs and promoting the "Kent Hrbek Outdoors" show.
Learning in the loft
Peter Janson lofted 169 three-pointers this season, draining 76 to set a single-season school record.
Scoreboard
Baseball
Siegel, Hendrickson top lifters
Matt Siegel and Angela Hendrickson were the top boy and girl lifters in the 15th annual Sertoma Sunrise Warrior Liftathon at the Brainerd High School weight room.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Cloudy with rain this morning southwest...A chance of rain
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly sunny west. Sunny east. Highs in the 30s.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Areas of light snow and rain...Diminishing by early
State forecast for S.D.
Winter storm warning west-central and northwest through this evening...
"Hoppy" Easter
Weather drawing by Alayna Heise of Mr. Meyer's fourth grade class at Lowell school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly cloudy. A chance of light snow west. A chance of rain south. Highs from the upper 30s north...To the mid 40s south.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy. A chance of light snow north. A chance of
State forecast for N.D.
Winter weather advisory southwest and far south central today...
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Sunny central and north. Partly cloudy south. Highs in the
Spring is here
Weather drawing by Craig Collins of Mrs. Brenny's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy far south through west with a chance of light rain or light snow this morning. Partly sunny elsewhere.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy...Except mostly cloudy far south. Highs from the mid 30s to low 40s.